The three slots are for what was called “cassettes”. It’s how we listened to music in the olden days. Safe travels.

LOL three packs of cigarettes! That's hilarious! The slots are for cassettes, but I like your answer better.

Paint the roof white and you wont bake in the sun. A 6 dollar roll of hardware cloth would protect your radiator from flying gravel and also to keep mice out of the air intake and fresh air vents... 200 watts is a LOT of charge capability so you might come up with more loads during the day. You could run a wire back from the engine battery so that when the engine is running it tops off the house battery. I went offgrid in 1997 with one 77 watt panel. Eventually I ended up with 1250 watts but I'm running fridges and freezers and other big stuff. I think a much larger diameter and slower turning (quieter) fan would move a bunch more air and not drive you nuts. I kept from freezing with a 12 volt electric bed warmer for years. I drew about 40 watts and the one "RV" battery ran it. Also, a double layer white curtain with a black layer sandwiched in the middle would keep out bright light and heat and still reflect your interior lights at night. They make dc to DC converters for running small stuff. Charging phones etc. 23 years off grid here full time. Have fun...

FINALLY. My kind of van. This actually makes me want to do this! Everyone else is so complicated, it kinda scares me. I love it, I love it, I love it!

I fell in love with this phrase: -"It's really simple but perfect for us!" I THINK IT WOULD BE THE SAME FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIFE & WORLD IN WICH I WOULD LIKE TO LIVE!

Hello, I love the simplicity of your build. You have everything you would need without the clutter found in most builds. Kudos!

One of my favorite vans. So cozy and organized. Great idea about eating out and not letting the kitchen take all the space

Very organised and well thought out!! Looks good!!!

Man that comment about the three packs of cigarettes caused me to fall out in laughter 😂

You guys are so organized. I also have an 88 camper van with about the same low miles as yours. When I got it I changed all the fluids

Great build. Every build is so different but the simple ones are just as nice as the complicated. Reminds me of my VW camper I had in my 20's. This is all you really need to hit the road.

I truly appreciate the simpler builds. Thank you, you make it so much more accessible ❤

That is the nicest van yet, very clean

those “cigarette pack” holders are actually for Tape Cassettes. Those are plastic rectangles that play music when inserted into a device known as a tape casette player. Just imagine an Iphone that doesnt do anything but play about 20 songs with the help of a much larger device!

My dad had one. That van made traveling a dream. I loved it.

Nice, clean & practical! Thanks for sharing!

Oh man this video is so helpful! I'm hoping to convert a van like that one day soon. Some conversion videos r so fancy and expensive and over the top. I loooove your conversion. When I get my van I'm going to refer to this video for reference

I love the retro 80's color scheme, and those comfy seats!

Hi from New Zealand, Cool and very organized van setup love the way you have kept everything well hidden. Thank you Courtney and Bryce for sharing your van life with the world😊👍

love the paint scheme on your van . Have fun , enjoy, and keep it simple .

I love how simple (and still awesome) the van is! Big fan 😍

your van is so cool! I love everything you've done to it.

The three slots in the wooden console are for cassette tapes.

Guys I've watched about a thousand of these van conversion videos and at the end I didn't even know what's the difference between them, or which idea should I use for my own, but now I know that this is JUST PERFECT for me. It's not difficult to build, you can remove it easily, it's smart and portable and cheap enough and has mostly all of the advantages. The long drawers under the bed, the box between two seats, that kitchen furniture you made, everything is so clever and simple in the same time. Most useful van conversion video Ive ever seen!

Probably one of the best vans you could’ve bought. Great job! It looks amazing!

That design is simple and good to imitate. Very nice idea. I love the bed and the sofas

I love those Van's very comfortable we grew up w getting Van's awesome great memories best of luck

I wish cars today had more two tone looks with lots of chrome...that look is so awesome.I love it.

Love these vans, wish they were easier to find in good condition in the Europe! Safe travels, the simplicity of your build is refreshing.

This is my favorite camper van ever! I especially love the lighter colored curtains and the clutter free organization!

I've got a 1993 Dodge Ram B250 with 192,000 on it. I've had it for 9 years. Vanlifing in it for 5 years. Love it! The 318 Magnum engine is indestructible. A great V8. The most reliable engine I've ever owned. Only changed the starter once, and the alternator once. In 9 years - normal. Also, a new PCV valve, removing & cleaning up the throttle body, and replacing the IAC (Idle Air Control) valve on the throttle body. Replaced the Oil Pressure Sensor (next to distributor cap under doghouse) when I had my first oil leak - it was the cause (Not a Rear Main Seal leak). All normal, expected maintainance! Easily fixed yourself if you've done a build. The transmission was rebuilt, however. The reverse gear went out first. But I could drive it to the transmission shop without a tow. And, on it's fourth year, it runs great. That's the weak point with these Dodge's. But once your past that, your home free. Just find a cheap transmission shop that can rebuild the old one, or rebuild a different used one (mine was from a 1994 B250) It's 4 years old now, & the transmission fluid is pristine.

love the solar/electronic configuration! thanks for the video

Love you guys... I have been coming back to your video time and time again. I own an Old Ford Econoline 150 wich is essentially identical, except you have the softer seats. You gave me some good ideas and inspirations. Posting a video on the build soon.

Hey guys, welcome to the adventure! We subbed to your channel and love the retro look of the van, and the interior looks really good! Love the wood cabinets! And those seats look comfy AF for the hours of driving to come! Keep the videos coming, good job!

So cute. I love y'all. Wishing you safe and happy travels...

Hey you two! Greetings from ByronBay Australia 😎 Love the van tour and picked up a few ideas as I am in the process of converting a minivan into a camper so my baby girl and I can travel the rest of Australia 😄🐨 So glad I've found an honest, down to Earth channel of Vanlifers 😆 I not having a full kitchen inside the van either ... cooking in the sunset 💕💕

Great set up! Best of luck and Have Fun!

What a truly minimalistic, functional and no-nonsense van to explore the outdoors and enjoy each other’s company to the max .. big thumbs up !

simple and humble. I love it.

Fantastic! Simple and organized. Nice job 👍

I have the exact same van but a 1991 Black and Silver Hightop...mint condition...Love it

Love, love, love this van! Totally my style. Way to go!

Simple but cozy and charming. You have it all .

Love the van. Adore your lifestyle choices. I ve been travelling to national parks and monuments almost every weekend but I guess I dont have the gut to live to the fullest like you two :)

Yes. Simple but very artistic campervan. Love it.

I love it! Everything you need, and really nicely put together!

Better than most camper van's I've seen. The organized simplicity of your van is what really makes it livable, bravo on a nice build.

Of all the builds i love this more than the complicated ones. Way more doable for avg person! Very nice you two.

I loooove the paint job of this! Awesome!

Love the simplicity of your cool dodge van! Organised and well thougth out! Good job!

Awesome build guys, great job!

Great video! Great use of space. We travel in our 1991 Ford conversion van. Preventative maintenance is key in these classic vans. Safe travels, enjoy the adventures. You picked a great time in your life to hit the road!

Very functional and simple.

Very well thought out & complete.👏

Wow that van brings back memories!

I love the oldVan's. I had a 78 chevy van with the captain'schairs & niceties. I absolutely loved it. My in laws had a small bathroom if you will, in theirs. I would totally buy another van like those again if I ever get the chance. Yours turned out beautifully & having your cooking outdoors was a great idea. I envy you.

Perfect setup

Simple set up, which I enjoy. Great detail throughout the vehicle, very helpful.

Love how simple you kept it

This is a really nice build. Thanks for sharing!

This is really cool ! That must have been so much fun to recreate everything from scratch !

This is "really simple & doable" Great video 💚 From Indonesia 🇮🇩

Wonderful! You did a really good job. Thanks for the tour.

I really loved your van its done very thoughtfully and very neat...and you both make fantastic couple... God blesd

I love the set up and main focus inside of being a very nice bed

Nice set up. I got some good ideas for my wife and I gladiator we’re going to convert for road trips next year. I can’t wait to get started on it as soon as this damn snow is gone ☹️

Love this conversion!!

Nice and cosy, clean and tidy; fantastic!

My fav van that I’ve seen

Simple and easy living great setup!

So cute you guys! Love it

Wow, great planning for such a small space...I like it very much 👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼😎

Comfortable and aesthetically pleasing set up!

Epic set up!

1st time watching. You guy's are VERY ORGANIZED!! Love all the space you have created. Much thought was put into your build. Way to go, travelers!! Loved the space 4 the cigarettes...glad your not utilizing it. What a giggle!! Enjoy your travels & your life. SHALOM!

Awesome build! So simple!

Looks so coozy thay really knew how to make comfortable chairs in the 80's looks like fun driving and sleeping in that cute van

Very helpful thank you for making this video

Loved the tour of your van💟 Welcome to Van Life💕 I got my Chevy van last Summer,have taken 1 4 month trip to Arizona and Nevada.Cant wait for my next trip out.Looking forward to more of your videos on the road.👍🏼🚌

this is so satisfying

Beautiful home, thanks for sharing. Peace and Blessings to you both.

Cool set up👌

Very nice 😇 I really love the retro style of it💕

You found someone's Baby Love it travel, take care of that Beautiful time machine may it take care of you in all your journeys 😎😎😎

Such a nice couple..and the van is really comfy

Nice van build w/all accessories very organized I have the same gear packed in a Ford Explorer all outdoors too 💗

Simple van...no! I LOVE IT! Has to be in the top 3 of my favorites! Love how you two are minimalist, awesome! Subscribed.

If you are even a little bit mechanically inclined, these are very easy to repair and inexpensive! Motor and transmission. All parts are easily available as well.What a fun project

Sweet build! Simple but great use of storage and love the idea of spending more time outdoors cooking. 😊

👍Nice & simple...nice van tour. Thanks for sharing. I’ll check out your other videos. Wishing you guys the best. 🤗💞🤗

WHERE IS THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER!!! Love you guys and your perfect home :)

very nice set up guys

Those 3 holes.... maybe for cassette tapes? Lovelovelove your van. Thanks for sharing it!

great set up, I plan to build a van too, and I will follow your set up. Very simple set up

Good video thanks very professional and informative

Love the van... Simple and minimalist. Peace and blessings.

Nice set up for weekend trips.

Awesome build! Great job.

This is lovely, simple and functional

Wow, very well done.